ACTION NC
Pub 78

Charlotte, NC, US
501(c)
EIN
27-2050581
Regional Funder
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Charlotte, NC, US
501(c)
EIN
27-2050581
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2010

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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ACTION NC is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within North Carolina. In 2021, the organization disbursed a total of $319.9K across four grantees, operating on a relationship-based model that invites engagement only through established connections. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE WORK FOR GREATER RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC EQUITY THROUGH POPULAR EDUCATION, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND MOBILIZATION, TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND INCREASED VOTER PARTICIPATION.
Total Funding Given

$319.9K

2021
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
25%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$9K
Median 2nd year grant
$112K
S
Silvia Sanchez
Board Member
M
Melvin Whitley
Board Member
B
Barbara McCullers
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACTION NC?
No. ACTION NC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACTION NC give?
ACTION NC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Illinois, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ACTION NC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACTION NC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $9,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ACTION NC make each year?
In 2021, ACTION NC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $320 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ACTION NC fund recently?
In 2024, ACTION NC awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include ACTION INSTITUTE NC, PEOPLE'S ACTION, and NORTH CAROLINA SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS COUNCIL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ACTION NC?
ACTION NC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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